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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken into custody by paramilitary forces from Islamabad High Court premises on Tuesday. The arrest of Mr Khan has led to a call from his party for nationwide protests, presenting another blow to the nuclear-armed country struggling with an economic crisis.
A video showing a swarm of paramilitary personnel surrounding Imran Khan and whisking him away to a vehicle has gone viral on social media. Imran Khan's party also shared the video, alleging he was "badly pushed".
The former PM's arrest sparked protests across Pakistan. The police used water cannons and tear gas to stop large gatherings.
